- Women showed enthusiasm for astrology at the “Wine, Science, and Divine” session
TIL Desk Lucknow:
The FICCI FLO Lucknow Chapter hosted a special and engaging session titled “Wine, Science, and Divine” with Dr. Sheetal Shaparia at the Sapphire Suites at Metro City Centre in Nishatganj, Lucknow.
Dr. Sheetal Shaparia, In this program, FLO members were introduced to the art of wine reading. In this program, patterns created by wine on canvas are interpreted to reveal insights about a person’s personality and life journey. Participants then transformed their impressions into expressive artworks, creating symbolic reflections of their inner selves.
Dr. Sheetal Shaparia, speaking about the program, said, “Wine reading, or oenomancy, is an ancient method of divination that seeks to gain insight into a person, relationships, and the future by analyzing patterns in the red wine sediment left in a glass after drinking. This process, rooted in Greek and Roman traditions, analyzes the shape, color, and aroma of the residue to provide guidance.
“Wine readers” interpret these patterns as symbolic representations of aspects of the practitioner’s life.
“Who would think that the wine residue in a glass could reveal hidden personality traits, understanding romantic relationships, career success, and future prospects? But wine reading is actually an ancient method of divination used to predict the future. It was a popular art during ancient Roman times, but has recently been re-adopted by certain astrologers.”
Reflecting on the history of wine reading, she explained that its origins are as mysterious as the drink itself. This story dates back to ancient Greece and Rome, when wine was offered to the gods in the hope that it would ensure a good future. In ancient Greece, wine was associated with Dionysus, the god of revelry and inspiration in the form of epiphany. Similar to Dionysus was Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and divine ecstasy. Bacchus himself served as a divine communicator between the living and the dead. In Rome, the art of wine reading was traditionally practiced by priestesses called Bacchantes.
The session was a perfect blend of creativity, introspection, and meaningful conversation, making it a special evening for FLO Lucknow.
The session was moderated by Shama Gupta. The event was attended by over 150 FLO members, including FICCI FLO Lucknow Chairperson Vandita Agarwal, Simran Sahni, Swati Verma, Vibha Agarwal, Devanshi Seth, Vanita Yadav, Neha Singh, and Smriti Garg.
